Overview
- Market data from Worldpanel by Numerator puts a traditional meal for four at £32.46, a few pence lower than 2024, as ONS reports CPI at 3.2% in November.
- An Independent price check finds Aldi offers the lowest-cost full basket for eight at about £13.73, while M&S sits at the top end on key items.
- A NetVoucherCodes comparison reported by the Bournemouth Echo shows totals spanning roughly £31.73 to £80.95 for baskets serving 6–8 people, with Aldi cheapest and Lidl close behind.
- Retailers are leaning on discounts, with roughly one in three supermarket purchases on promotion, and seasonal deals include 5p veg in Aldi and Lidl and Tesco Clubcard bundles pricing dinner for six at £9.55.
- Which? flags the steepest rises for stuffing, turkey and pigs in blankets, while treats such as mince pies and sparkling wine see minimal increases and Christmas pudding is reported 1.8% cheaper year on year.